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Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Cancún
Cancún1 stop$489
Guadalajara
Guadalajara2 stops$629
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta1 stop$447
Oaxaca
Oaxaca2 stops$662
Cancún
Cancún1 stop$489
Guadalajara
Guadalajara2 stops$629
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta1 stop$447
Oaxaca
Oaxaca2 stops$662
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Barbara to Mexico flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Santa Barbara to Mexico are running about 8% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $634 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Santa Barbara to Mexico right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Santa Barbara to Mexico on KAYAK in the last week:

• San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD) from $389
• Puerto Vallarta Ordaz (PVR) from $447
• Loreto (LTO) from $473
• Cancun (CUN) from $489
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) from $605

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Mexico?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $552. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $768.

Which airport in Mexico is the cheapest to fly to from Santa Barbara?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Mexico are:

• Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) from $549
• Loreto (LTO) from $563
• San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD) from $585

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Mexico?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Mexico, while Friday is the most expensive. Fares run about 23% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Santa Barbara to Mexico?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Mexico during the morning with average prices of $644. The evening is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $763.

Key details for Santa Barbara to Mexico flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$173
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 126% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Barbara to San José del Cabo

Your Santa Barbara to Mexico flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico?

    Yes. Fares from Santa Barbara to Mexico are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $545 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Santa Barbara to Mexico?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Santa Barbara to Mexico have ranged from $545 to $779.

  • What are the main airports serving Mexico?

    Mexico has 11 airports. The three busiest are Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) (26% of arrivals), San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD) (24%) and Cancun (CUN) (14%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Santa Barbara to Mexico?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico. One-stop options include:

    • American Airlines
    • United Airlines
    • Southwest

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico?

    On flights from Santa Barbara to Mexico you can book Economy Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Mexico?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Mexico include:

    • Plaza de la Constitucion
    • El Ángel de la Independencia
    • Mexico City Stadium
    • Estadio GNP Seguros

Your guide to booking Santa Barbara to Mexico flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Friday cost about 23% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Santa Barbara. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Cancún, which is the most popular destination in Mexico. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Playa del Carmen, Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Santa Barbara to Mexico

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Barbara to Mexico? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8633 reviews
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Gate agent and flight attendants were efficient, but more stern than warm.

8.0 ExcellentConor, Oct 2026
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Gate agent and flight attendants were efficient, but more stern than warm.

The only issue is that the plane was HOT. This was not the case on my first flight so not sure why, but thankfully I had a portable fan with me. Everything else was great!

Seemingly unnecessary delays were compounded by a lack of communication from the flight crew which turned a four hour delay into an overly stressful experience.

I think the crew makes way too many announcements that are: 1) hard to hear in some cases and 2) repetitive. This detracts from entertainment and concentration if working or reading.

The seats were great and the service was even better. Thank you!

Seats were old and very uncomfortable. Coach seating is way too tight

WiFi was a major problem and if it does not work on a 4 hour flight then that lowers the overall experience

I was impressed with how quickly the baggage transfers were made.

My son’s suitcase was left behind at SFO and did not make the flight.

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Santa Barbara is a super small and easy airport. Breezed through rental car return, breezed through Security, ordered a coffee and muffin and to my gate in less than 30 minutes. Maybe because it was a small airport we got the oldest plane. Hardly any overhead space and absolutely zero internet. Its NFL Sunday man! That hurt.

We were delay because so many bags needed to be gate checked and it was disappointing not to have outlets in the seats for such a long flight.

The air hostess was excellent. I have taken so many flight domestic and international, this is the first time the air hostess was so caring. She was a delight

Boarding, time to take off, in flight offerings, and staff were all great. I recommend using UA for this short flight.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Delays!!! Maintain your planes so your customers don’t have to sit on their assess for over an hour on the tarmac!! Also, United app is buggy. Videos did not load. Overall a miserable experience. Flight crew was awesome though.

My fi t er t esed to Denver was cancelled and need to schechedule

I was truly shocked at how poor this flight went. The crew was not friendly during the checking process. The asked for people to gate check and were rude about it. They didn't handle my luggage with care. When I got to my seat I noticed a large section of the ceiling vent area was, no joke, TAPED TOGETHER WITH CLEAR PACKING TAPE! To add insult to injury, the back rest button was disabled on my seat and all the seats I could see. The wifi, never connected for me, despite troubleshooting it for a while. I did everything from restarting my wifi/phone to forgetting the network and restarting the app. But that didn't stop the mandatory 2 ads from playing every single time. Even the bags took over 45 mins to arrive at the carousel. Everything about this flight was a flop and I am beginning to notice that some of these events are becoming a trend. Perhaps it's time I switch loyalty programs.

Flight delayed 6 hours. Would mean I would miss My connections to Glasgow and my reason for going back. AA staff were completely useless in figuring out how to re ok me. My wife 200 miles away was on kayak offering suggestions. Also NO alerts from AA by phone or text about this delay. Just a $12 voucher for compensation. I ended up on BA

Little communication with passengers after sitting over 1 hour for a maintenance issue Then we had to deplane- no crew communication Poor gate information after deplaned WiFi would not connect AT ALL

Had to pay for WiFi, delayed start, and sat on the runway forever.

British Airways canceled our original flight and rebooked us on Air Canada one day later. As a result, we lost one day of our Geneva trip and incurred financial losses for a prepaid hotel night and a day trip that we were unable to use.

On time and stellar premium class service. Not liking non LCD display in seat backs - miss the convenience of not using your own device.

It was my first time flying with Alaska Airlines and it was a pleasure!

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

The flight was very smooth and the meal in business class was great.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

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